Results: U.K. Prime Minister's office slams 'Black Out' performances of 'Slave Play' in London
Published on 03/04/2024
The producers have since reiterated that no one would be excluded from the two performances, but the point is to create a space to enjoy the play "free from the white gaze.”
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uk-prime-ministers-office-slams-black-performances-slave-play-london-rcna141381
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uk-prime-ministers-office-slams-black-performances-slave-play-london-rcna141381
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The controversial play about race, identity and sexuality in 21st century America is set at the MacGregor Plantation, where the Old South is alive and well. It follows three interracial couples undergoing "Antebellum Sexual Performance Therapy" to reinvigorate their relationships. Does the play sound interesting to you?
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During the run of "Slave Play," two Black Out nights on July 17 and Sept. 17 are planned, which are "the purposeful creation of an environment in which an all-Black-identifying audience can experience and discuss an event in the performing arts, film, athletic, and cultural spaces — free from the white gaze," according to a statement from the production. "The Prime Minister is a big supporter of the arts and he believes that the arts should be inclusive and open to everyone, particularly where those arts venues are in receipt of public funding," said a spokesperson for Sunak. "Obviously, these reports are concerning and further information is being sought. But clearly, restricting audiences on the basis of race would be wrong and divisive." Which do you agree with? Black Out nights should be allowed, so an all-Black-identifying audience can experience and discuss an event in the performing arts, film, athletic, and cultural spaces — free from the white gaze
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Black Out nights should not be allowed, the arts should be inclusive and open to everyone, particularly where those arts venues are in receipt of public funding
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